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October 11, 2021 | The American Lawyer
Kirkland Adds Longtime In-House Lawyer for Investment FirmThe new Kirkland partner was an associate general counsel at King Street Capital Management for 15 years.
By Andrew Maloney
2 minute read
October 11, 2021 | The American Lawyer
Foley & Lardner Joins Push to Salt Lake CityCiting its growth as a tech hub, attraction of capital and talent as well as Utah's business-friendly reputation, Foley announced this week it's opening a 25th office in Salt Lake with four lawyers from a midsize intellectual property litigation firm.
By Andrew Maloney
4 minute read
October 08, 2021 | The American Lawyer
Discounts, Write-Offs and AFAs 'Widespread' at Law Firms Since PandemicLaw firms took dramatic steps at the start of the pandemic to reduce costs for themselves and for their clients. But while many reversed their own furloughs and draw reductions, a new report outlines how write-offs, discounts and alternative fees remain "widespread," even as client demands have increased over the last year and a half.
By Andrew Maloney
3 minute read
October 07, 2021 | The American Lawyer
Manatt Adds Health Care Partner From McDermott in ChicagoThibert-Ind is the third partner to join the firm's Windy City office since August.
By Andrew Maloney
3 minute read
October 06, 2021 | Law.com
Law Firms Are Fighting Lawyer Burnout, But Not Attacking Underlying CausesFirms are saying the right things when it comes to mental wellness. But are they offering the right solutions?
By Andrew Maloney
5 minute read
October 05, 2021 | The American Lawyer
King & Spalding Adds Dechert Partner to Global Disputes TeamErica Franzetti said she couldn't pass on the opportunity to grow her practice while also narrowing her focus on Latin America.
By Andrew Maloney
2 minute read
October 04, 2021 | National Law Journal
Jenner Adds Former CIA Deputy General Counsel in DCShreve Ariail has been a government lawyer for 14 years, having led litigation at the CIA.
By Andrew Maloney
3 minute read
October 04, 2021 | The American Lawyer
Leaking Talent a 'Growing Threat' to Law FirmsMore and more, firm leaders are worried about losing too much homegrown talent.
By Andrew Maloney
5 minute read
October 01, 2021 | The American Lawyer
Kirkland Promotes 151 to Partner, Topping Last Year's RecordThe Am Law 100's No. 1 firm has grown its partner class each year since 2017.
By Andrew Maloney
2 minute read
September 28, 2021 | The American Lawyer
How the Good Times Could Come to a Halt for an Am Law 100 FirmFirms have lived through difficult economic and political periods while learning how to weather them. It would take a lot for them to begin taking on water, but it can happen.
By Patrick Smith | Andrew Maloney
8 minute read